Colchester1 - 2Crewe

Luke Murphy gave the Railwaymen the lead from the spot after Josh Thompson handled Gregor Robertson's cross.

U's defender Magnus Okuonghae then had a header cleared off the line before George Porter slotted home to level for the hosts by half-time after good work from substitute Michael Smith.

Colchester boss Joe Dunne initially intended to challenge Jabo Ibehre's midweek dismissal against Hartlepool, but the club instead opted not to appeal against his three-match ban.

However, Murphy found Pogba in the area to hit his 14th goal of the season.

New Crewe signing Nathan Ellington remained on the bench as top scorer Pogba's 72nd-minute strike ended the Alex's untimely run of four defeats in five games, to edge them back within 11 points of the play-offs.

89:47 Gavin Massey produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

87:20 Mark Ellis challenges Michael Smith unfairly and gives away a free kick. Andy Bond produces a shot on goal direct from the
free kick. Effort on goal by Andy Bond from just outside the area goes harmlessly over the target.

85:56 Sam Walker takes the indirect free kick.

85:56 Substitution Max Clayton leaves the field to be replaced by Oliver Turton.

85:56 The referee blows for offside.

84:43 Booking George Porter is booked.

84:03 Troy Hewitt takes a shot. Blocked by Harry Davis. Effort from inside the area by George Porter misses to the left of the target.

41:52 GOAL - George Porter:Colchester 1 - 1 Crewe George Porter finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Colchester
1-1 Crewe.

39:58 Gavin Massey takes a shot. Matt Tootle gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Billy Clifford from the left by-line, Magnus
Okuonghae takes a shot. Luke Murphy manages to make a clearance. Header on goal by Magnus Okuonghae from inside the box goes
harmlessly over the target.

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